Daniela Pestova appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue three times. She had the cover all to herself in 1995 and 2000. She shared the cover in 2006. She is pictured here at a party celebrating the 32nd annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue.

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Daniela Pestova appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated...

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(L-R) Models Elle MacPherson and Kathy Ireland had already appeared on the cover of several Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. But in 1994, they shared the cover with new comer Rachel.

Model and actress Vendela Kirsebom appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue in 1993.

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Model and actress Vendela Kirsebom appeared on the cover of Sports...

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Model Kathy Ireland appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue by herself in 1989 and 1992. She shared the cover in 1994.

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Model Kathy Ireland appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated...

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Ashley Richardson appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue in 1991.

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Ashley Richardson appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated...

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Spanish top model Judith Masco appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue in 1990.

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Spanish top model Judith Masco appeared on the cover of Sports...

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Model Elle Macpherson appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue a total of 5 times. She appeared on the cover by herself in 1986, 1987 and 1988. She appeared in group photos in 1994 and 2006.

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Model Elle Macpherson appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated...

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PAULINA PORIZKOVA appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue twice. She appeared in 1984 and 1985.

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PAULINA PORIZKOVA appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated...

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Model Carol Alit appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue in 1982. She is pictured here at homeless benefit.

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Model Carol Alit appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated...

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Christie Brinkley appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue 3 times in a row: 1979, 1980 and 1981. She is pictured here at a party celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue.

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Yvette and Yvonne, the Sylvander sisters shared the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue in 1976.

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Yvette and Yvonne, the Sylvander sisters shared the cover of Sports...

American model and actress Cheryl Tiegs first appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue in 1970. She appeared a second time in 1975. She is pictured here at a party celebrating the 32nd annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue.

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American model and actress Cheryl Tiegs first appeared on the cover...

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Dayle Haddon appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue in 1973.

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Dayle Haddon appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit...

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Model Sue Peterson appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue in 1965.

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Model Sue Peterson appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated...

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Babette March was featured on the first issue of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue in 1964. She is pictured here at the 50th Anniversary Celebration Of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

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